A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8345588 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 83708550 epoch_slot_no: 159750 block_no: 8345411 slot_leader_id: 6599091 size: 88572 time: 2023-02-01 18:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3b149f0bef0d86351f79b7c1956ca8c634ec7ca9dc30a7be9edc5bb2735da03Block Operator
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